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ACQUAINTANCES Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word acquaintances. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word acquaintances. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for ACQUAINTANCES

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relations
nounn
noun

• mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

associates
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor

• a friend who is frequently in the company of another

• a person with subordinate membership in a society, institution, or commercial enterprise

• any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another

• a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies

adjective satellite

• having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status

verb

• make a logical or causal connection

• keep company with; hang out with

• bring or come into association or action

buddies
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

colleagues
nounn
noun

• an associate that one works with

• a person who is member of one's class or profession

companions
nounn
noun

• a friend who is frequently in the company of another

• a traveler who accompanies you

• one paid to accompany or assist or live with another

verb

• be a companion to somebody

contacts
nounn
noun

• close interaction

• the act of touching physically

• the state or condition of touching or of being in immediate proximity

• the physical coming together of two or more things

• a person who is in a position to give you special assistance

• a channel for communication between groups

• (electronics) a junction where things (as two electrical conductors) touch or are in physical contact

• a communicative interaction

• a thin curved glass or plastic lens designed to fit over the cornea in order to correct vision or to deliver medication

verb

• be in or establish communication with

• be in direct physical contact with; make contact

friends
nounn
noun

• a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

• a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)

• an associate who provides cooperation or assistance

• a person with whom you are acquainted

• a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

peers
nounn
noun

• a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

• a nobleman (duke or marquis or earl or viscount or baron) who is a member of the British peerage

verb

• look searchingly

familiarity
nounn
noun

• personal knowledge or information about someone or something

• usualness by virtue of being familiar or well known

• close or warm friendship

• a casual manner

• an act of undue intimacy

acquaintanceship
nounn
noun

• a relationship less intimate than friendship

conversance
nounn
noun

• personal knowledge or information about someone or something

conversancy
nounn
noun

• personal knowledge or information about someone or something

fellowship
nounn
noun

• an association of people who share common beliefs or activities

• the state of being with someone

• money granted (by a university or foundation or other agency) for advanced study or research

friend
nounn
noun

• a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

• a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)

• an associate who provides cooperation or assistance

• a person with whom you are acquainted

• a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

intimacy
nounn
noun

• close or warm friendship

• a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship

• a feeling of being intimate and belonging together

knowledge
nounn
noun

• the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

Best Hypernyms For ACQUAINTANCES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for acquaintances, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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allies individual information mortal person relationship somebody someone soul associates colleagues companions comrades contacts friends peers

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